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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement For Defibrillators and Associated Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da3c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2026-08-03"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement For Defibrillators and Associated Equipment

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da3c

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, United Kingdom, is overseeing a procurement process focused on the supply and delivery of defibrillators and associated equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Currently in the planning stage, the organisation has issued a preliminary market engagement notice dated 3 August 2026. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their completed questionnaires through the eTendersNI platform by 19 August 2026. The procurement initiative aims to assess the market's capability for a future procurement potentially involving a framework agreement, with a possible contract period from February 2027 to February 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector to engage in preparatory market discussions. Companies specialising in medical devices, particularly those offering defibrillation and resuscitation equipment, would find themselves well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. Participating in this market engagement allows businesses to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the direction of future tenders, aiding in strategic growth and market expansion opportunities.

## Notice

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of the Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI) wish to seek engagement with the marketplace to ascertain the markets capabilities in respect of the supply of Defibrillators and Associated Equipment. Any interested parties are requested to submit their completed questionnaire through the secure messaging area of the eTendersNI CfT.

### Planning Information

This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather
information associated with the supply and delivery of Defibrillators and Associated Equipment.
What you need to do now:
1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible.
2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access
the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for Preliminary Market Engagement for Defibrillators and Associated Equipment.’
via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6239697. A copy of the following documents has been included within the CfT documents area of this advertisement: 
(a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document 
(b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire 
All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area
of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Wednesday 19th August 2026. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract
notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change.
Further Information: The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to engage with
prospective suppliers and gain further knowledge and understanding of the market
landscape. Suppliers should note that any interest shown in this Preliminary Market
Engagement exercise does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future
tendering exercise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33172200 - Resuscitation devices
- 33182100 - Defibrillator

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 14:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073300-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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